The Best Weight Loss Technique Most People Don't Know About

If you're looking to lose weight this year then you're probably looking for the best ways to go about achieving that goal. You might already know that the key to fat loss is to eat less. More specifically, the best way to achieve fat loss is to eat less calories than you burn. Sounds simple, right?

Well, yes and no. The fact is, many people have no idea how many calories they consume in a day. Most people are virtually clueless about how many calories are in that grande peppermint mocha or handful of tortilla chips. They might cut down on their intake of sweets and increase their veggie servings, but it's what goes on in between meals that really sets dieters back.

Think about it this way: a serving of tortilla chips is roughly 130 calories in about 13 chips. (Actual count will vary by brand and type.) That's 10 calories per chip. If you pass through the kitchen and grab a handful on your way out the door, you could be adding 50-60 calories to your daily intake. Do that every day and you could gain 6 pounds by the end of the year!

Another thing that often trips up dieters is going out to eat. Unless you know the right foods to select, a typical restaurant meal can average 1500-2000 calories. Did you know that at the popular restaurant chain Red Robin, a single small slice of their carrot cake dessert is a whopping 700 calories! (You'll have to go in the back freezer and look on the packing box to find that out!)

So what's the single best way to lose weight? It's simpler than you think: keep a food journal. Studies have shown that people who kept a food journal were almost guaranteed to lose weight. This is because people become much more aware of their daily calorie intake. Combined with a decent guide on calorie counts in foods then you will be well on your way to limiting your daily intake.

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Fitness guru Cynthia Blake is a writer for BestQuickWeightLossPrograms.com.